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28 and hast delivered to us the celebration of this sacramental and bloodless sacrifice, as of all, for Thou only, O  our, reignest over things in heaven, and things on earth, sitting on the throne of Cherubim; the  of the Seraphim, and the  of Israel, who alone art Holy, and resting in the Holies. I therefore beseech Thee, who alone art good and hearest prayer, look upon me a sinner, and Thine unprofitable servant, and cleanse my soul and heart from an evil conscience; and, by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, make me, who am clothed in the grace of the priesthood, worthy to stand at Thy holy altar, and to consecrate Thy holy and spotless Body, and Thy precious Blood. For I come unto Thee, bowing my head, and beseech Thee, turn not away Thy face from me, and cast me not out from the number of Thy children; but vouchsafe to me, a sinner, and Thine